Whole genome sequencing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Clinical use of whole genome sequencing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) remains a major challenge to global health and to healthcare in the UK. In 2014, a total of 6,520 cases of TB were recorded in England, of which 1.4 % were multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). Extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) occurs at a much lower rate, but the impact on the patient and hospital is severe. Current diagnostic methods such as drug susceptibilit...

Whole-genome sequencing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as an epidemiological marker

Whole-genome sequencing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as an epidemiological marker

Whole-genome sequencing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as an epidemiological marker.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole genome sequencing and protein structure modelling provides insights into anti-tuberculosis drug resistance

BACKGROUND Combating the spread of drug resistant tuberculosis is a global health priority. Whole genome association studies are being applied to identify genetic determinants of resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs. Protein structure and interaction modelling are used to understand the functional effects of putative mutations and provide insight into the molecular mechanisms leading to resist...